Zanzibar

Best Time to Visit – Zanzibar

May to October (Dry Season)

• Less vegetation and animals concentrate around water, making them easier to spot
• The skies are clear, rain is rare, and there are fewer mosquitoes
• Even though most tourists visit during the Dry season, the parks still feel uncrowded, except for the bustling Chobe riverfront area

• Early morning and evening drives are cold in June, July and August

May to October (Wet Season)

• The scenery is greener, and there are lower rates during this season
• Although wildlife is easier to spot in the Dry season, you'll still see plenty
• There are many newborn animals and migratory birds
• Except for January and February, rains seldom interfere with your trip

• During January and February, the rains can be continuous for days
• It gets very hot in October and November
• Some lodges and camps close down during part of the Wet season

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